Scheitern
Example: Das Projekt konnte trotz aller Bemühungen nicht scheitern.
Definition
"Scheitern" means to fail in achieving a goal or completing a task despite efforts made. It often implies an unsuccessful outcome after trying, as in the phrase 'Das Projekt konnte trotz aller Bemühungen nicht scheitern,' which means the project could not fail despite all efforts.
Etymology
The word "scheitern" originates from the Middle High German word 'scheitern,' which means to split or break. It is related to the idea of something breaking apart or falling through, metaphorically representing failure. Did you know that its root is connected to the noun 'Scheit,' meaning a piece of wood or log, suggesting something that falls apart or breaks?
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"Scheitern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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